Messed Up Kids
Jake Bugg
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Johnny deals a bit of blow on the side Thinks that he's invincible, hates a fight Jenny walks the streets alone she was fine But she got kicked out of her home in hard times The messed up kids are on the corner With no money They sell their time they sell their drugs They sell their body And everywhere I see a sea of empty pockets Beautiful girls with eyes so dark within their sockets So far away It's a washed out Saturday The sky all pastel shades Under breeze block palisades Lights are smashed The streets are closed in the town Places no one really goes to hang around Gave up on us long ago with no hope All you hear's the cold wind blow and get stoned The messed up kids are on the corner With no money They sell their time they sell their drugs They sell their body And everywhere I see a sea of empty pockets Beautiful girls with eyes so dark within their sockets So far away It's a washed out Saturday The sky all pastel shades Under breeze block palisades The messed up kids are on the corner With no money They sell their time they sell their drugs They sell their body And everywhere I see a sea of empty pockets Beautiful girls with eyes so dark within their sockets So far away It's a washed out Saturday The sky all pastel shades Under breeze block palisades
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Written by: BRENDAN BENSON, JAKE BUGG, LAIN ARCHER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Specification"Messed Up Kids" is a song by English musician Jake Bugg. The track generally falls under the Indie Rock genre.
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Debut AlbumThe song is part of Jake Bugg's second studio album, "Shangri La", which released in November 2013.
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EP Release"Messed Up Kids" also has its own extended play record (EP) which was released in 2014.
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Collaborative EffortJake Bugg co-wrote "Messed Up Kids" with Iain Archer, a Northern Irish singer–songwriter and producer.
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Song InspirationsThe song discusses the common themes of youth and disillusionment, encouraging listeners to empathize with the harsh realities of young people living in modern society.
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Popular Reception"Messed Up Kids" was well received by fans and critics alike for its poignant lyrics and catchy melody.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a regular feature at Jake Bugg's live shows, guaranteed to stir sentiment among fans.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Messed Up Kids" didn't make an appearance on the UK Singles Chart, it did contribute to the overall success of the "Shangri La" album, which debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Messed Up Kids" was released in April 2014 and was filmed in East London, visually representing the gritty lyrics of the song.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists have covered "Messed Up Kids," showcasing its widespread popularity and impact, including a notable rendition by The Struts in 2016.
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